Macassar & Bakelite YZ Bird Ashtray Match Striker by Henry Howell for Dunhill

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About the Item

Rare iconic English Art Deco Henry Howell & Co Ltd, YZ bird novelty match holder, striker, ashtray, dating from the 1920s-1930s for Alfred Dunhill Ltd. The ultimate in grotesque, a stumpy plump pelican bird with an outrageous Mohican hairstyle! This funny standing bird has a carved Macassar ebony wood body with a cherry red amber Bakelite beak and glass eyes. A circular shagreen striking panel to one side, and with the head having 18 holes for storing matches. The large feet of the pelican are holding a cherry red amber Bakelite or Faturan ashtray. When a torch is placed close to the beak to highlight it, the color is a beautiful translucent cherry red. YZ trade mark stamped underside with ref number and "Made in England". Good vintage condition. Measurements: 5.32 in. wide (13.5 cm) x 3.13 in. deep (8 cm) x 5.50 in. high (14 cm). About the designer: The YZ-branded range of novelties was produced by Henry Howell and Company Ltd, and they were sold by Alfred Dunhill Ltd, well-known for their high-quality desk and smoking accessories. The designs for the YZ products were drawn by Bernard Charles Howell, a highly competent draughtsman and cartoonist. Since 1832, Henry Howell and Company had manufactured walking sticks and canes and it was their use of exotic woods and, later, of the new plastics being developed in the early 20th century, which gave rise to the idea of the YZ range. How many different ones were produced is unknown, as records were lost in a fire during WWII. Reference: (please check last two pictures for information). Plastic Passion, by Steve Nankervis. Schiffer Publication. Copyright 2001. Similar piece on page 48. Bakelite Style, by Tessa Clark. Apple Press Edition. Copyright 1997. Similar piece on page 51.

Creator:
Henry Howell Co. Ltd (Manufacturer),Alfred Dunhill (Retailer)
Dimensions:
Height: 5.52 in (14 cm)Width: 5.32 in (13.5 cm)Depth: 3.15 in (8 cm)
Style:
Art Deco (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bakelite,Glass,Macassar,Shagreen
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1920-1929
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1920s-1930s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Bakelite ashtray show inner cracks and couple of chips on edge underside - Shagreen striking panel in extreme used condition.
Seller Location:
Atlanta, GA
Reference Number:
Seller: R1081stDibs: LU163226351153

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